Dr. Lindsay A. Rosenwald, Chairman, President and CEO of Fortress, said, "We recently launched our seventh Fortress Company, Cellvation, based on compelling science from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in traumatic brain injury, an area of great unmet need, including two Phase 2 cell therapy programs. In addition, the clinical oncology pipeline of our Fortress Companies continues to grow, with the initiation of Checkpoint's Phase 1/2 study of its EGFR inhibitor CK-101. In September, Fortress, through its subsidiary FBIO Acquisition, Inc., closed its tender offer for shares of National Holdings Corporation. We believe that as Fortress and National leverage their synergies, growth opportunities will be created for both companies."

Financial Results:

As of September 30, 2016, Fortress' consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaled $82.5 million, compared to $71.3 million as of June 30, 2016, and $98.2 million as of December 31, 2015, an increase of $11.2 million for the third quarter and a decrease of $15.7 million year-to-date. These totals exclude restricted cash of $15.9 million as of September 30, 2016.

Total revenue for the third quarter of 2016 was $1.0 million, consisting of $0.43 million of net product revenue from Journey Medical Corporation ("JMC"), a Fortress Company, and $0.55 million of collaboration revenue from a related party, compared to $0.03 million in total revenue reported during the third quarter of 2015. Total revenue for the first nine months of 2016 was $3.9 million, consisting of $1.8 million in net product sales from JMC and $2.1 million in collaboration revenue from a related party, compared to $0.5 million in collaboration revenue from a related party reported for the first nine months of 2015.

Research and development expenses were $7.3 million for the third quarter of 2016, of which $5.5 million was related to Fortress Companies, and $21.4 million for the first nine months of 2016, of which $15.8 million was related to Fortress Companies. This compares to $9.1 million for the third quarter of 2015, of which $4.9 million was related to Fortress Companies, and $13.2 million for the first nine months of 2015, of which $3.8 million was related to Fortress Companies. Noncash stock-based compensation expense included in research and development for the third quarter of 2016 was $0.9 million, compared to $4.3 million for the third quarter of 2015, and $3.4 million for the first nine months of 2016, compared to $5.2 million for the first nine months of 2015.

Research and development expenses from licenses acquired were $1.0 million for the third quarter of 2016 and $3.1 million for the first nine months of 2016, compared to $1.9 million for the third quarter of 2015 and $10.9 million for the first nine months of 2015.

General and administrative expenses were $8.9 million for the third quarter of 2016, of which $3.8 million was related to Fortress Companies, and $25.4 million for the first nine months of 2016, of which $11.5 million was related to Fortress Companies, compared to $7.1 million for the third quarter of 2015, of which $1.7 million was related to Fortress Companies, and $14.4 million for the first nine months of 2015, of which $3.3 million was related to Fortress Companies. Noncash stock-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses was $2.0 million for the third quarter of 2016 and $5.4 million for the first nine months of 2016, compared to $4.2 million for the third quarter of 2015 and $6.7 million for the first nine months of 2015.

Net loss was $13.0 million, or $0.32 per share, for the third quarter of 2016, compared to a net loss of $18.2 million, or $0.46 per share, for the third quarter of 2015. For the first nine months of 2016, net loss was $37.7 million, or $0.94 per share, compared to $36.4 million, or $0.93 per share, for the first nine months of 2015.

In September 2016, Fortress, through its subsidiary FBIO Acquisition, Inc., purchased approximately 56% of National Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:NHLD) common stock, par value $0.02 per share, at a purchase price of $3.25 per share in cash, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $22.9 million.

Cellvation, Inc.

In October 2016, Cellvation entered into an agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to secure exclusive worldwide rights to three programs for TBI, including two Phase 2 cell therapies and a next-generation bioreactor that enhances the anti-inflammatory potency of bone marrow-derived cells without genetic manipulation.

Checkpoint Therapeutics, Inc.

In August 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") accepted an Investigational New Drug Application ("IND") for a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of Checkpoint's epidermal growth-factor receptor inhibitor ("EGFR") CK-101, and in September 2016, the first patient was dosed. The Phase 1 dose escalation portion of the study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of ascending doses of CK-101 in patients with advanced solid tumors to determine the maximum tolerated dose and/or recommended Phase 2 dose of CK-101. The Phase 2 portion of the study is planned to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the recommended Phase 2 dose of CK-101 in patients with EGFR T790M mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer.

Helocyte, Inc.

On June 30, September 30 and October 31, 2016, Helocyte closed on additional sales of convertible promissory notes raising an aggregate of approximately $4.0 million to date.

In October 2016, Helocyte announced the online publication of data in Blood from the Phase 1 trial of Triplex vaccine for control of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) and solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. In the Phase 1 study, Triplex was found to be safe, well-tolerated and highly immunogenic when administered to healthy volunteers at multiple dose levels. These data supported the initiation of an ongoing Phase 2 trial evaluating Triplex in patients undergoing allogeneic HSCT.

Journey Medical Corporation (JMC)

In July 2016, JMC received FDA approval to manufacture Targadox™ for the treatment of severe acne. Sales commenced in October 2016.

Also in July 2016, JMC products Luxamend Ò Wound Cream and Ceracade™ Skin Emulsion were showcased at the 2016 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Summer Meeting in Boston.

Mustang Bio, Inc.

On September 30 and October 25, 2016, Mustang Bio closed on private placements of Units, comprised of shares of its common stock and warrants, raising an aggregate of approximately $19.5 million, less offering expenses. Units were sold at $65,000 each. National Securities Corporation acted as sole placement agent in the private placements.

About Fortress BiotechFortress Biotech, Inc. ("Fortress") is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to acquiring, developing and commercializing novel pharmaceutical and biotechnology products. Fortress develops and commercializes products both within Fortress and through certain of its subsidiary companies, also known as Fortress Companies. Additionally, Fortress recently acquired a controlling interest in National Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:NHLD), a diversified independent brokerage company (together with its subsidiaries, "NHLD"). In addition to its internal development programs, Fortress leverages its biopharmaceutical business expertise and drug development capabilities and provides funding and management services to help the Fortress Companies achieve their goals. Fortress and the Fortress Companies may seek licensings, acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures and/or public and private financings to accelerate and provide additional funding to support their research and development programs. For more information, visit www.fortressbiotech.com.

Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our growth strategy, potential acquisitions, product development programs and any other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks related to our growth strategy; our ability to continue to commercialize products; our ability to identify, acquire, close and integrate product candidates and companies successfully and on a timely basis; our need for substantial additional funds; our ability to obtain, perform under and maintain financing and strategic agreements and relationships; risks relating to the results of research and development activities; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical testing; our dependence on third-party suppliers; our ability to attract, integrate, and retain key personnel; the early stage of products under development; government regulation; patent and intellectual property matters; competition; and other risks described in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.

FORTRESS BIOTECH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

($ in thousands except for share and per share amounts)

September 30,

December 31,

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

82,537

$

98,182

Accounts receivable

5,007

-

Cash deposits with clearing organizations

1,030

-

Receivables from broker-dealers and clearing organizations

1,607

-

Securities owned, at fair value

2,178

-

Inventory

123

-

Other receivables - related party

1,545

156

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

4,556

1,599

Total current assets

98,583

99,937

Property and equipment, net

6,957

309

Restricted cash

15,859

14,586

Long-term investments, at fair value

685

2,485

Intangible assets, net

1,550

1,250

Goodwill

21,739

-

Other assets

48

43

Total assets

$

145,421

$

118,610

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

21,831

$

10,438

Accrued commissions and payroll payable

14,029

-

Deferred clearing and marketing credits

1,007

-

Interest payable

68

27

Derivative warrant liability

951

114

Other current liabilities

707

-

Total current liabilities

38,593

10,579

Notes payable, long-term (net of debt discount of $2,764 and $835 at September 30, 2016 and December 31,2015, respectively)